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I have a 2000 factory service CD:
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
l 1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
l 1FC — Ford Motor Company, USA, stripped chassis
l 4M2 — Mercury, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
l Y — 4,001-5,000 pounds GVWR, Explorer/Mountaineer (less side impact air bags)
l Z — 5001-6000 pounds GVWR, Explorer/Mountaineer (less side impact air bags)
l M — 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR, US Postal stripped chassis (less air bags)
l C — 4,001-5,000 pounds GVWR, Explorer/Mountaineer (with side impact air bags)
l D — 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR, Explorer/Mountaineer (with side impact air bags)
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
l U60 — Explorer, 4x2, two-door, Sport
l U70 — Explorer, 4x4, two-door, Sport
l U61 — Explorer, 4x2, four-door, XL
l U71 — Explorer, 4x4, four-door, XL
l U62 — Explorer, 4x2, four-door, XLS
l U72 — Explorer, 4x4, four-door, XLS
l U63 — Explorer, 4x2, four-door, XLT
l U73 — Explorer, 4x4, four-door, XLT
l U83 — Explorer, AWD, four-door, XLT
l U64 — Explorer, 4x2, four-door, Eddie Bauer
l U74 — Explorer, 4x4, four-door, Eddie Bauer
l U84 — Explorer, AWD, four-door, Eddie Bauer
l U65 — Explorer, 4x2, four-door, Limited
l U75 — Explorer, 4x4, four-door, Limited
l U85 — Explorer, AWD, four-door, Limited
l U66 — Mountaineer, 4x2, four-door
l U76 — Mountaineer, 4x4, four-door
l U86 — Mountaineer, AWD, four-door
l U69 — US Postal stripped chassis, RHD
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
l X — 4.0L, EFI, OHV, six cylinder
l E — 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, six cylinder
l P — 5.0L, EFI, eight cylinder
l K — 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, six cylinder, flex fuel
The ninth VIN position is a check digit.
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
l Y — 2000
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
l U — Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky)
l Z — St. Louis (Hazlewood, Missouri)
The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
l A00001-E99999 — Ford Division
l J00001-L99999 — Mercury Division
FYI =====> VC label is the one on the door jamb.........
The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).
Paint Codes
Note:
The first set of codes list the primary body color, the second set of codes list the lower body two-tone paint code (if applicable).
The following lists the exterior paint codes:
Primary body color codes
l B2 — Harvest Gold
l B4 — Autumn Brown
l FL — Medium Toreador Red
l FS — Spruce Green
l LD — Medium Wedgewood Blue
l LL — Deep Wedgewood Blue
l SU — Amazon Green
l UA — Ebony
l WF — White Pearl, tri-coat (St. Louis build only)
l YZ — Oxford White
Lower two-tone exterior paint codes:
l RC — Medium Platinum
l BA — Medium Prairie Tan (Mountaineer Appearance Package)
l JL — Dark Toreador Red
l LD — Medium Wedgewood Blue
l ST — Estate Green
Radio Codes
l Y — Delete radio system
l R — Delete radio chassis, all other components installed
l 9 — M100C AM/FM stereo with cassette and clock
l 8 — P100LL AM/FM premium stereo with cassette
l Z — AM/FM stereo with compact disc player
l K — Luxury AM/FM stereo with cassette, compact disc player and digital sound processing (DSP)
Axle Codes
The following lists the gear ratios on axles.
l 41 — 3.27 non-limited slip
l 45 — 3.55 non-limited slip
l 46 — 3.73 non-limited slip
l 42 — 4.10 non-limited slip
l D1 — 3.27 limited slip
l D5 — 3.55 limited slip
l D4 — 3.73 limited slip
l D2 — 4.10 limited slip
Transmission Codes
l D — Five-speed automatic overdrive, A5LDE
l M — Five-speed manual, Mazda
l U — Four-speed automatic overdrive, 4R70W
Spring Codes
The following lists available spring codes.
Front Springs
l B — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l D — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l E — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l F — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l G — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l H — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l J — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l L — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l 1 — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
l 2 — 5B326 (RH), 5B327 (LH) torsion bar
Rear Springs
l F — 5560 spring
l H — 5560 spring
l L — 5560 spring
Interior Trim Codes
The following lists the interior trim and interior color codes.
Interior Trim
l A — Vinyl bucket seats
l J — Premium Tweed cloth bucket seats
l Y — Premium Amay cloth bucket seats
l Z — Cloth bucket seats with power
l G — Cloth sport bucket seats
l F— Leather sport bucket seats
l M — Cloth split bench seat
l 1 — Leather sport bucket seats (Limited)
l Blank — No seat installed (US Postal stripped chassis, RHD)
Interior Color Codes
l X — Medium Prairie Tan
l 2 — Medium Graphite
l T — Dark Graphite
Tape Stripe Codes
l L — Light Prairie Tan (Limited)
